Jairo Asencio chooses to play in Korea

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(12/15/13) MyKBO reports that reliever Jairo Asencio will pitch for the KIA Tigers in Korea for the 2014 season.

Earlier reports indicated that Asencio was going to play for the White Sox on a minor league deal. Asencio made four appearances with the Orioles in 2013, and he has also played for the Cubs, Indians and Braves.

White Sox sign two to minor league deals

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(12/2/13)Baseball America reports that the White Sox signed reliever Jairo Asencio and outfielder Denis Phipps to minor league contracts.

Asencio comes from the Orioles' organization, and he recorded 28 saves with a 2.66 ERA for Triple-A Norfolk. Phipps played for the Reds' Triple-A affiliate at Louisville and batted .248 with nine home runs, 49 RBI and 14 stolen bases.